We have had a lot of interest from people wanting to donate quilts or help make quilts for Hurricane Harvey victims. Our classroom space is fairly small, so if you are planning to come to help at our first Quilt-in on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 10 to 4, we would like you to call the shop and specify what time you plan to come. Please let us know if you plan to here 10-1, 1-4 or all day (10-4). You can call us at 703-759-0250.

At the shop we will work on quilts made from five-inch squares. If you have some pre-cut squares to add to the stack you are welcome to bring them. Please bring a sewing machine and basic sewing supplies.

We also have limited amount of batting and backing for quilt tops you want to donate. Bring those as well so we can find the best color and size for your quilts.

We have been in contact with the Linus Connection in Austin, Texas about sending the quilts to them, and this is the response we received.

Thank you so much for getting in touch!

Our organization is geared specifically toward children from preemie up to age 17, but we will not turn larger quilts away when there is so much need. Our usual focus is comfort quilts in all sizes, but due to the extraordinary circumstances, we can take anything up to about twin size.

Quilts and blankets will be distributed through the Austin Disaster Relief Network. They are sharing with both evacuees in Austin shelters as well as taking supplies to affected communities throughout the Gulf area.

We’ve distributed over 200 quilts and blankets so far and have a new pile of lovely donated quilts and blankets growing for our next delivery.

Have a great week!

Jennifer Ofenstein

The Linus Connection is a Federal 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible.

About Jinny Beyer

Jinny Beyer

For four decades, Jinny has been quilting, teaching, writing books and designing fabrics for quilters. She is world-renowned for her fabric designs (manufactured by RJR Fabrics), and especially for her border prints.
Jinny travels world-wide to teach. She’s the author of twelve books, including The Quilter's Album of Patchwork Patterns, an encyclopedia of more than 4000 patchwork blocks that incorporates historical and drafting information -- a 6-year labor of love.
Jinny, her husband, their two dogs and a cat live just outside Washington, D.C. in Great Falls, Virginia. Her own quilts, as well as antique ones, adorn the beds and walls of her 260-year-old farm house home.